Rumba: Soul of Congo Featured at Habari Africa Festival 2024

Rumba: Soul of Congo featured an all-star ensemble of musicians, singers and dancers who share a deep connection through the languages, stories and songs that define their Congolese heritage. Curated by Batuki Music Society, the repertoire celebrated the artistry of some of the veterans and icons of Congolese music at Harbourfront Centre on Sunday, August 11. The performing ensemble included Mis Blandine, Pecosse Animations, Noel Mpiaza, Dauphin Mbuyi, Jean-Claude Kamina a.k.a. R9, Samuel Kasongo, Aron Tounga and Lionel Mukangu.
The inspiration for this new creative work is the desire to explore the Rumba music traditions that have been passed down and evolved through the work of artists of Congolese heritage. The rumba is considered an essential and representative part of the identity of Congolese people and the diaspora. It is perceived as a means of conveying the social and cultural values of the region and of promoting inter-generational social cohesion and solidarity. - Batuki Music Society. - batukimusic.com...